Mammoth Freighters is about to complete the world’s first conversion of a Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft into a freighter (ERMF), with delivery expected by the end of 2025. Leasing company AviaAM is the launch customer and has ordered six units of the model.
The initiative is being carried out in partnership with Aspire MRO, and the installation of the main cargo door on the first aircraft was completed in February this year. The conversion began in 2023 at Aspire’s facilities located at Alliance Airport (AFW) in Fort Worth, Texas.
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According to a previous statement released in 2022, the first converted Boeing 777-300ER was a former aircraft from Russian airline Nordwind Airlines, registered as VP-BJP.
The freighter version of the 777-300ERMF will be capable of carrying up to 98 tons of cargo over a distance of more than 9,000 km, making it one of the most fuel-efficient long-range cargo aircraft in the world.
According to Brian McCarthy, Vice President of Mammoth Freighters, the first unit is expected to enter service in the summer of 2025. All six aircraft ordered by AviaAM are expected to be delivered by mid-2027, although the current pace indicates delays compared to the original schedule.
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Milestone for AviaAM
AviaAM CEO Tadas Goberis commented:
“This is the first aircraft of its kind in the world — a prototype that represents a major milestone in the development of our company. We plan to convert several additional aircraft soon. This project will strengthen our position in the air cargo leasing segment, as the converted aircraft will enable logistics companies to expand their transport capacity.”
The P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter) conversion market for the Boeing 777-300ER is booming, driven by growing demand for cargo aircraft. Boeing estimates that by 2045 the sector will require more than 2,600 new cargo aircraft.
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